I have a love/hate relationship with Summer in NYC. On one hand, I love the blooming flowers, the longer sunny days, and dining outside in the evenings. But, NYC is also well known for it’s suffocating humidity. Thankfully, we have been experiencing a milder Summer so far, and some days have even been cool. On one of these cooler days, I met my best friend Debbie for lunch at Taverna Kyclades in Astoria. This Greek heaven usually has a line down the block, with people waiting for at least an hour on average to get in on busy nights. They don’t take reservations, and they don’t have to. It’s simply the best, most authentic Greek food in Astoria. They are also known for their extremely fresh fish, with the selection changing daily. If you’re in the Astoria, NYC area, definitely stop by!

I like cooler summer days. It gave me an excuse to wear my beige Theory coat. The color is perfect for Spring/Summer, and it’s just the perfect weight. Details on everything below!

A Parka is a must have for cold weather, and this gorgeous Dawn Levy one is my favorite! This style I am wearing here has sold out, but a very similar one is on sale now at Bloomingdales! Buy it HERE! Click HERE to see other coats by Dawn Levy. Click the links below for similar Parkas on sale now!

I love neon coats in Winter, and J Crew makes the best ones! I love mixing patterns like leopard with bright colors, it’s the perfect way to brighten up the cold Winter months! Boots: Stuart Weitzman, Bag: Alexander Wang, Sunglasses: Karen Walker *************************Shop this look below!!!!*****************************

I love leopard and studs, even in the cold weather. 😉 This coat is from Asos, and the bag is vintage Chanel. My Chloe Susanna boots are easily one of my favorite pairs of shoes- in all seasons! Shop this entire look below!

I love layering fur vests over coats to make them warmer, and to change up the look of old coats in your closet. Here I put a fur vest over my Mackage coat. The fur trapper hat is a great finishing touch. Shop this entire look below!!!

Meeting David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson was the highlight of the day- and my life!

Baddass costumes

I loved these skulls! Can you guess which one I took home?

A robe for every obsession!

For my fellow Walking Dead fans- how amazing is this doll? (And creepy!)

And I’m glad to see that Sci-Fi dating has finally embraced same sex relationships!

2013 was the year that I attended my very first Comic Con. I had heard about it for years, and knew it was a really cool event, but I never really had reason to attend until this year. Why this year? Well 2013 was the 20th anniversary of The X-Files, a show that changed my life in the 90s, ignited my obsession with Mulder and Scully, and made me “want to believe”. It still remains one of the most brilliant, and groundbreaking shows of Television history. I am still in awe that I got the chance to meet both David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in person, and got to thank them for their creativity and entertainment. They were both extremely sweet, friendly, and warm. To be honest, I think the real “X-File” is how they look more amazing now then they did 20 years ago! (The cigarette smoking man may have something to do with this) 😉

Comic Con in general was a ton of fun. It’s sort of like Halloween, except everyone is a super hero, or comic book character. My boyfriend Chris and I had a blast walking around and seeing everything. I hope you enjoy the photos! I wore bright colored sunglasses, and an embellished clutch for the day. It seemed fitting. Maybe next year I’ll go in costume. 😉

CLICK THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR A SPECIAL SURPRISE. 😉 It’s my first attempt at publishing my own mini magazine!!! And, I picked Summer fashion as the main theme. Tell me which items are your favorites in the comments below! Stay cool!

Happy Friday! I am very happy to announce an exciting giveaway from Lindsay’s Necklaces!!! These beautiful, handmade necklaces are more then just a fashionable piece of jewelry, there is an inspirational story behind them. Click HERE to read how the idea behind these gorgeous, hand crafted necklaces was born. Special thanks to Lindsay for sponsoring this giveaway, and giving one of my loyal followers a chance to own this chic, leopard print necklace!!

As my readers know, I LOVE animal print!! This necklace is great because it’s bold, but neutral at the same time. I decided to pair it with bright yellow to welcome in Spring. (Any day now NYC!!)

Would you like to own this necklace?? Simply FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK and TWITTER to enter! I will be picking a winner in one week. The winner will be announced on my Facebook page next Friday, April 5th! If you already follow me, leave me a comment below stating how you would wear this necklace! Good luck to everyone, and thanks again to Lindsay for sharing her gorgeous creations!

WANNA WIN THIS GORGEOUS LEOPARD COAT FROM ASOS? SCROLL DOWN TO FIND OUT HOW!

Happy Fashion Week! How about a giveaway? I am giving away this gorgeous faux fur Leopard Coat from ASOS to one of my lucky readers! All you have to do to enter is follow me on TWITTER, follow me on INSTAGRAM, and leave me a comment below, telling me how you would wear this gorgeous coat! I decided to pair it with my Chloe Susanna boots, and my vintage Chanel bag used as a clutch. I can also see this coat working with black wide leg pants, and bright colored jeans. How would you wear it? Tell me in the comments below!
XOXOXO
Julie

Happy Saturday from frozen NYC!! We got a blanket of snow last night, and it was so pretty, that I had to go into our backyard and take some photos before it melted. It was about 15 degrees today, and the only way to stay warm is to layer! I wore a t shirt layered under a thick knit sweater, both from Zara. I also layered a rabbit fur vest over my parka for extra warmth. ( My parka was last seen in this post, and the fur vest was last seen In this post) How are you keeping warm in this cold weather?? I hope you all have a cozy weekend! Hot chocolate, blankets, and movies are my choices in these temperatures.;-)
XOXOXO
JULIE

Happy Sunday. 😉 I spent my Sunday with my amazing boyfriend in our neighborhood. It was chilly today, but not too cold. Yay! I scored these amazing metallic jeans at Forever 21! (Can you believe it? So affordable!) In fact, my hat, jeans, and sweater are all from Forever 21, and probably only cost a total of $55 for everything! Who said you can’t look good on a budget? My Mackage coat is an ebay find, for 50 percent off. I love their coats, they are so warm and stylish. We ended our day at our favorite Pizza place in Astoria. Yum. Great way to end a Sunday. How was your weekend?